An error from returning goalkeeper Lauren Perry allowed Ece Turkoglu to score the only goal of the game for Turkey at Mourneview Park in the first half. Like against Switzerland on Tuesday, when they fell to a 2-0 defeat, NI restricted Turkey to few chances, but failed to really work Selda Akgoz. "I think it's one where, of course, we want to get results, no one, likes losing games of football, but for me, we've got to develop these younger players and expose them to international football. "I thought Mia Moore was really good, really positive, there's young, talented players there to build on and that's what they need, experience and sometimes you're going to suffer defeats. "Yes, we've got a mix of experienced players there as well, but it's trying to get that balance right between getting our younger talented players exposure and putting on performances."

Source: BBC March 08, 2026 11:05 UTC